Tue, 2/14, 7:30-9am -- Drop off cookies/candy for staff for Valentine's Day

PARENT CLUB MEETING THIS Wednesday, January 25, 9:30am -- LJHS libraryAll parents are welcome to join us for the first Parent Club meeting of the year. We'll get an update from Principal Schultz on the school start times committee and we'll hear from Mr. Zurcher about the new science standards. Won't you join us? You can also check out our past meeting minutes and financial reports online.

CALLING ALL CROSSING GUARDSM-F, 7:20-8:00 am -- NEED MORE GUARDS, ESP. MON, TUE, THUR & FRI!We are now down from 3 guards to just 1! We desperately need volunteers to help children cross the intersection of Bryant and Jean roads. The visibility is extremely poor and this will help prevent any further accidents from happening.

NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR WESTRIDGE AUCTIONSaturday, February 4th, 5-9pm or 7-11pm @ Langdon Farms Golf ClubWestridge Elementary is hoping for 10-12 volunteers from LJHS (5-6 volunteers across two shifts, from 5-9pm and 7-11pm) to help with their annual fundraising auction on Saturday, February 4 at Langdon Farms Golf Club. Please contact Julie Davidson (julie.m.davidson001@gmail.com) if you are able to help. Roles to be assigned later and will include the usual registration, raffle sales, will call and tear down so if you have a preference please also indicate that. Thank you for your help!

VALENTINE'S DAY STAFF COOKIE/CANDY EXCHANGETuesday, February 14th -- Drop off cookies/candy between 7:30-9amPlease help us celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff members by contributing to our Parent Club-sponsored Valentine's Day cookie and candy bar scheduled for Tuesday Feb. 14th. Please bring to school 2+ dozen of your favorite cookies or a large bag of candy between 7:30-9:00am on the 14th. Throughout the day, teachers and staff members will be able to put together their own treat trays to bring home and share with their families. Please sign up to indicate what you'll be bringing. Thanks for your help!Sign Up Here

BOXTOPSLast year we earned nearly $400 from BoxTops and this year we've earned $267 to date. So keep the BoxTops coming - they really do make a difference! Thank you for your support!

Did you know there are more ways to earn BoxTops funds for our school than just clipping box tops? It is easy to register on the BoxTops for Education website at www.btfe.com as a supporter of Lakeridge Junior High, school code #9677200, or just search using our name and city. There you can see the list of participating products, get coupons and at the "Earn BoxTops" tab enter sweepstakes, see how to download the Bonus BoxTops App to your phone, and redeem Bonus BoxTops from Costco and other stores and participating products. So login now to enter and thank you for earning BoxTops for our school! Also don't forget the bright blue box hanging outside the school office for all the BoxTops you've already clipped. Thank you!

LUNCH MONITORS NEEDEDIn the LJHS cafeteria Be a part of your child's day by spending half an hour at school for lunchtime activity and outside supervision. It is super easy and doesn’t take much time. Three people needed every full school day. Schedule your preferred days and times. Click here to sign up.

Make a direct donation: All funds support the students, staff, and related events.

Sign up for eScrip: Enroll your grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards with eScrip and the Parent Club receives a percentage of your purchase from participating merchants and local restaurants. Sign up online and specify Lakeridge Junior High School Parent Club (Group ID 8567690) as the group you will support.

Sign up for AmazonSmile: You just sign up for AmazonSmile and make "Lakeridge Junior High Parent Club" your charity of choice ... then shop at smile.amazon.com and the LJHS Parent Club will get a donation!

ABOUT THE PARENT CLUBLakeridge Junior High’s version of a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). We are community builders and fund raisers. Please join, come to meetings, and help us make a difference for the school and our kids! Check out our website for more information. And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook! Questions? Contact our Parent Club President, Janell Herman at janellherman@yahoo.com

School Crossing Guards: Still looking for guards (7:20-8am) -- see below for details

Wed 1/25, 9:30, LJHS library -- Parent Club meeting

CALLING ALL CROSSING GUARDSM-F, 7:20-8:00 am -- NEED MORE GUARDSWe are now down from 3 guards to just 1! We desperately need volunteers to help children cross the intersection of Bryant and Jean roads. The visibility is extremely poor and this will help prevent any further accidents from happening.

PARENT CLUB MEETING Wednesday, January 25, 9:30am -- LJHS libraryAll parents are welcome to join us for the first Parent Club meeting of the year. We'll get an update from Principal Schultz on the school start times committee and we'll hear from Mr. Zurcher about the new science standards. Plus we're hoping to get some information on how to use Google Classroom (how it is used, how parents can access it, and what it provides our students). Mark your calendars and join us!

STUDENT STORE UPDATE

Does your 8th grader need a tri-fold project board for their big science project? They are available at the student store so come by to purchase one this week!

Check out the new long-sleeved Lakeridge spirit wear available at the LJHS Student Store! We have a new unisex grey hoodie ($30), a new girls’ scoop neck sweatshirt ($40), and more of the popular ‘trucker’ style hats ($22) and beanie caps ($15). Come visit the Powerhouse School Store during all 3 lunch periods. We accept cash or checks (made payable to LJHS Parent Club). Questions? Email: ljhschoolstore@gmail.com

LUNCH MONITORS NEEDEDIn the LJHS cafeteria Be a part of your child's day by spending half an hour at school for lunchtime activity and outside supervision. It is super easy and doesn’t take much time. Three people needed every full school day. Schedule your preferred days and times. Click here to sign up.

BOXTOPSDid you know there are more ways to earn BoxTops funds for our school than just clipping box tops? It is easy to register on the BoxTops for Education website at www.btfe.com as a supporter of Lakeridge Junior High, school code #9677200, or just search using our name and city. There you can see the list of participating products, get coupons and at the "Earn BoxTops" tab enter sweepstakes, see how to download the Bonus BoxTops App to your phone, and redeem Bonus BoxTops from Costco and other stores and participating products. So login now to enter and thank you for earning BoxTops for our school! Also don't forget the bright blue box hanging outside the school office for all the BoxTops you've already clipped. Thank you!

Make a direct donation: All funds support the students, staff, and related events.

Sign up for eScrip: Enroll your grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards with eScrip and the Parent Club receives a percentage of your purchase from participating merchants and local restaurants. Sign up online and specify Lakeridge Junior High School Parent Club (Group ID 8567690) as the group you will support.

Sign up for AmazonSmile: You just sign up for AmazonSmile and make "Lakeridge Junior High Parent Club" your charity of choice ... then shop at smile.amazon.com and the LJHS Parent Club will get a donation!

ABOUT THE PARENT CLUBLakeridge Junior High’s version of a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). We are community builders and fund raisers. Please join, come to meetings, and help us make a difference for the school and our kids! Check out our website for more information. And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook! Questions? Contact our Parent Club President, Janell Herman at janellherman@yahoo.com

School Crossing Guards: Still looking for guards (7:20-8am) -- see below for details

PARENT CLUB MEETING Wednesday, January 25, 9:30am -- LJHS libraryAll parents are welcome to join us for the first Parent Club meeting of the year. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the agenda!

JANUARY SIGN-UP PARTIES AVAILABLE There are two sign-up parties (from the Oktoberfest auction) that are happening THIS MONTH so will be closing soon: Ladies Wine Night and Girls Night Out Barre3. Check them out and join us if you can! Click here for the full list of remaining sign-up parties.

Ladies Wine Night: Go Beyond Pinot... An Evening of Oregon Wine TastingJanuary 14th, 7-9 PM at Cellar 503 Tasting Room, 4407 SW Corbett Ave Portland, $40 eachWe all love our Oregon Pinot Noirs but there are so many more amazing wines being produced throughout the state! This is a chance for you to taste some great wine, hear the stories behind the wines you taste and discover the huge variety of wines that Oregon has to offer. The evening will include tastings of at least 6 different wines, snacks to nibble on, and detailed descriptions of each wine to take home. Sign up here

Barre3 Girls Night OutJanuary 15th, 3-5 PM at barre3 in Lake Oswego, $35 eachJoin Stephanie Rubenstein, Master trainer and LJHS mom, for a 60 minute full body work out at barre3 in Lake Oswego then mingle at the barre for wine and snacks. No experience required and all are welcome. You will also receive a free pass to come back and try another class. Sign up here

CHECK OUT NEW SPIRIT WEAR AT THE LJHS STUDENT STORECheck out the new long-sleeved Lakeridge spirit wear available at the LJHS Student Store! We have a new unisex grey hoodie ($30), a new girls’ scoop neck sweatshirt ($40), and more of the popular ‘trucker’ style hats ($22) and beanie caps ($15). Come visit the Powerhouse School Store during all 3 lunch periods. We accept cash or checks (made payable to LJHS Parent Club). Questions? Email: ljhschoolstore@gmail.comCALLING ALL CROSSING GUARDSM-F, 7:20-8:00 am -- NEED MORE GUARDSWe are still looking for parents to help children cross the intersection of Bryant and Jean roads. The visibility is extremely poor and this will help prevent any further accidents from happening.

LUNCH MONITORS NEEDEDIn the LJHS cafeteria Be a part of your child's day by spending half an hour at school for lunchtime activity and outside supervision. It is super easy and doesn’t take much time. Three people needed every full school day. Schedule your preferred days and times. Click here to sign up.

BOXTOPSDid you know there are more ways to earn BoxTops funds for our school than just clipping box tops? It is easy to register on the BoxTops for Education website at www.btfe.com as a supporter of Lakeridge Junior High, school code #9677200, or just search using our name and city. There you can see the list of participating products, get coupons and at the "Earn BoxTops" tab enter sweepstakes, see how to download the Bonus BoxTops App to your phone, and redeem Bonus BoxTops from Costco and other stores and participating products. So login now to enter and thank you for earning BoxTops for our school! Also don't forget the bright blue box hanging outside the school office for all the BoxTops you've already clipped. Thank you!KEY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED & HELP THE SCHOOL

Make a direct donation: All funds support the students, staff, and related events.

Sign up for eScrip: Enroll your grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards with eScrip and the Parent Club receives a percentage of your purchase from participating merchants and local restaurants. Sign up online and specify Lakeridge Junior High School Parent Club (Group ID 8567690) as the group you will support.

Sign up for AmazonSmile: You just sign up for AmazonSmile and make "Lakeridge Junior High Parent Club" your charity of choice ... then shop at smile.amazon.com and the LJHS Parent Club will get a donation!

ABOUT THE PARENT CLUBLakeridge Junior High’s version of a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). We are community builders and fund raisers. Please join, come to meetings, and help us make a difference for the school and our kids! Check out our website for more information. And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook! Questions? Contact our Parent Club President, Janell Herman at janellherman@yahoo.com

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